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Old 10-05-11, 07:41 PM
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Default Locksmith/key cutting in LA?

Saw some old threads, figured I'd start a new one. I have the key, just need it cut. Last time I had some guy do it for $30, which I think is a bit absurd to cut a key.

I'm in Silverlake/Echo Park, and would prefer somewhere between Glendale/Burbank and West Hollywood (no homo) and hopefully cheaper than $30.

Thanks for any recs.
Old 10-08-11, 06:09 PM
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Nein?...........
Old 10-08-11, 10:38 PM
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i paid 25 for mines so 30 is pretty good
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Depends on the key. But i had mine cut for $25 sc300
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Thanks, all.

I guess I'll just bring it by old dude's spot when I'm near.

Unless, of course, someone has the bomb-*** recommendation...
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that is reasonable until i found a deal on ebay!

$44 for 2 keys CUTTED w/ brand new shelled + Lexus key chain (bonus point!)

or

$35 for 1 key CUTTED w/ brand new shelled + Lexus key chain (bonus point!)

the seller is in SF area I believe. save ur time & gas.
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i got my keys cheaper than that and have a local place that cuts them for $10 lol, but they're about an hour away from LA.
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Thanks again, everyone.

Here's the deal. The reason I need a new key is because the knock-off I had twisted off in the ignition. I had a second that I was planning on getting cut, but after browsing eBay for a bit after seeing the post from masboy, I found a dealer who does them for about $35 shipped cut. The OEM key lasted for about 10 years, the knock-off less than one. So that's what I'm going with.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i got my keys cheaper than that and have a local place that cuts them for $10 lol, but they're about an hour away from LA.
Originally Posted by doggs
Thanks again, everyone.

Here's the deal. The reason I need a new key is because the knock-off I had twisted off in the ignition. I had a second that I was planning on getting cut, but after browsing eBay for a bit after seeing the post from masboy, I found a dealer who does them for about $35 shipped cut. The OEM key lasted for about 10 years, the knock-off less than one. So that's what I'm going with.
Can this deal still be had??? I searched eBay and no luck... Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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mine's a locksmith in Chino, ca...
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Originally Posted by AristoPra
Can this deal still be had??? I searched eBay and no luck... Any help would be greatly appreciated...
here you go my friend.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-3-BUTT...ac629a&vxp=mtr

or this one, another seller. much cheaper but i have no experience w/ this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_2953wt_1398

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^ Thats a good price! Cutting alone is $25 per key
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
mine's a locksmith in Chino, ca...
Originally Posted by masboy
here you go my friend.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-3-BUTT...ac629a&vxp=mtr

or this one, another seller. much cheaper but i have no experience w/ this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_2953wt_1398
Originally Posted by sc300jz
^ Thats a good price! Cutting alone is $25 per key
Thanks fellas!!! Much appreciated!!! Going to check out them eBay links...
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